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Matt Painter discusses Purdue's roster changes after Big Three departure

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:53 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Matt Painter discusses Purdue's roster changes after Big Three departure
Summary

Purdue's head coach Matt Painter addressed significant roster changes for the upcoming season. With the departures of Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn, and Fletcher Loyer, who contributed to Purdue's recent Elite Eight run, the team will feature new talent. The Boilermakers secured the No. 16-ranked recruiting class, including four-star guard Luke Ertel and former Ivy League Player of the Year Caden Pierce. Painter emphasized the importance of having young players step into larger roles as they prepare for a challenging schedule that includes Gonzaga and Iowa State before Big Ten play.

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  • •Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn, and Fletcher Loyer have departed Purdue.
  • •Purdue's recruiting class ranks No. 16 according to 247Sports.
  • •Caden Pierce joins the roster after redshirting last season.
  • •The Boilermakers will face Gonzaga in their season opener.
  • •Purdue won 28 games last season, securing the Big Ten Tournament title.
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  • 2:53 PMCBS Sports — Matt Painter opens up about Purdue's new-look roster, departure of program's 'Big Three'
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With Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer departing, the Boilermakers will have a new-look roster under Matt Painter.

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